Car Rental in Tauranga
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates
Tauranga Downtown
Full-size SUV
Toyota RAV4
or similar
$56.38
per day
Tauranga Airport
Economy
Suzuki Swift
or similar
$86.18
per day
Tauranga Airport
Compact
Toyota Corolla
or similar
$98.53
per day
Tauranga Airport
Intermediate SUV
Mitsubishi Outlander
or similar
$128.35
per day
Most Popular Car Rental Deals
Tauranga Airport
Premium Extended Cab Pickup
Toyota Hilux
or similar
$239.99
per day
Tauranga Airport
Compact SUV
Kia Seltos
or similar
$110.01
per day
Tauranga Airport
Compact SUV
Kia Niro
or similar
$119.19
per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 4:42 PM on 12/7/24. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
Why book with us?
Special offers
As a market leader, we get special offers like contactless pick-ups, great prices, and free upgrades.
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Travel Information
Languages
English, Samoan
Currency
NZD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+64
Average car rental price
$120 per day
Average car rental length
3 days
Speed limit within town
30 - 50 km/h or 19 - 31 mph
Speed limit out of town
80 - 100 km/h or 50 - 62 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average gas price
$1.59 per liter or $6.01 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.45 per liter or $5.49 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.62 per liter or $6.15 per gallon
One-Way Car Rentals in Tauranga
The most popular one-way rental options for pick up in Tauranga and drop off in another city include:
- From Tauranga to Auckland - 12 offers from $88.59 per day
- From Tauranga to Wellington - 6 offers from $88.59 per day
Top 20 cities near Tauranga
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50.5 km / 31.4 miles away
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64.6 km / 40.1 miles away
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119.9 km / 74.5 miles away
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144.7 km / 89.9 miles away
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208.6 km / 129.6 miles away
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231 km / 143.5 miles away
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266.9 km / 165.8 miles away
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274.8 km / 170.8 miles away
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299.6 km / 186.2 miles away
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336.3 km / 209 miles away
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424.3 km / 263.6 miles away
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444.3 km / 276.1 miles away
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472.1 km / 293.3 miles away
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477.9 km / 297 miles away
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717.2 km / 445.6 miles away
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1,026.9 km / 638.1 miles away
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1,043.7 km / 648.5 miles away
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1,169 km / 726.4 miles away
Top 20 locations near Tauranga
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0.6 km / 0.4 miles away
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50.5 km / 31.4 miles away
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140.6 km / 87.4 miles away
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144.7 km / 89.9 miles away
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145.1 km / 90.2 miles away
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146.9 km / 91.3 miles away
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147.4 km / 91.6 miles away
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149.7 km / 93 miles away
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155.5 km / 96.6 miles away
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163.5 km / 101.6 miles away
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164.5 km / 102.2 miles away
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208.6 km / 129.6 miles away
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231 km / 143.5 miles away
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266.9 km / 165.8 miles away
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299.6 km / 186.2 miles away
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418.1 km / 259.8 miles away
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421.9 km / 262.2 miles away
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424.3 km / 263.6 miles away
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477.9 km / 297 miles away
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717.2 km / 445.6 miles away
Map of Car Rental Locations
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Tauranga?
Car rental prices in Tauranga vary by time of year. This graph shows the average prices per month to help you find the best time of year to rent.
Average rental costs per day in Tauranga
The cheapest month to rent a car in Tauranga is September (when prices average $32.14 per day). This is 42% cheaper than the yearly average and 62% cheaper than renting in March (when prices average $85.28).
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
What’s the usual rental length in Tauranga?
How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in December, the average renter keeps their car for 8 days, and in February, they keep their car for one day.
Average number of rental days in Tauranga
What's the most popular month to rent a car in Tauranga?
Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Tauranga is January, and the least popular is April.
Monthly searches in Tauranga by pick-up date relative to the average
Car rental information
| Car rental locations | 3 |
| Airport locations | 1 |
| Popular suppliers | Ezi Car Rental, Thrifty, Avis, Hertz |
| Popular car categories | Small cars, SUVs, Medium cars, Large cars |
| Lowest price | $56 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Ezi Car Rental |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ezi Car Rental | Ford Puma | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Ezi Car Rental | Mitsubishi Eclipse | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Ezi Car Rental | Ford Focus | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Ezi Car Rental | Toyota Corolla | 5 | 1 | Medium cars |
| Ezi Car Rental | Mitsubishi ASX | 4 | 2 | SUVs |
| Thrifty | Suzuki Swift | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Ezi Car Rental | Toyota Yaris Cross | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Ezi Car Rental | Mitsubishi Outlander | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Ezi Car Rental | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Avis | Nissan X-Trail | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
FAQ
Do I need an International Driving Permit?
If your driver's license is in English, you won't need and International Driving Permit (IDP). If your driver's license is in any other language, you will need one..
Will coverage be included with my rental?
All cars in New Zealand have a Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) and third-party liability insurance included. As you'll still be liable for the excess, we highly recommend purchasing our Full Coverage for complete peace of mind.
How old do I have to be to rent a car in Tauranga?
You have to be at least 18 years old to rent a car in New Zealand. You'll likely be charged a Young Driver Fee if you're under 25, though.
How old do I need to be to rent a car in Tauranga?
You need to be at least 18 years old to rent a car in Tauranga
Our customers' reviews
Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have the option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic.
SS
New Zealand
Toyota Corolla
1/28/24
We drove to Rotorua from Tauranga, lots of fun at the gondola and luge, visited hot springs, drove through kiwi fruit farming region and a beautiful gorge.
Car Rental Statistics
Highest-rated company
Ezi Car Rental
8.6 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Firefly
7.7 / 10
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
4
Average daily price
$119.80
Lowest daily price
$56.38
Total cars available
48
Top 4 suppliers in Tauranga in 2024
Ezi Car Rental
2 locations
$56 - $62
Hertz
2 locations
$88 - $183
Thrifty
2 locations
$86 - $297
Firefly
2 locations
$86 - $297
Awards
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2023
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking App 2023
Magellan Awards Gold Winner 2023
Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
FT 1000: Europes Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2021
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 100 Companies 2020
Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
Inc. 5000 Europe - Top 500 Companies 2019
Trustpilot - Top 10 Car Rental Agencies
SimilarWeb - Top 50 Car Rental Websites
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